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Hong Kong to conclude fire inquiry within nine months following deadly residential blaze

City authorities launch probe into construction practices and regulatory oversight after fire claims at least 160 lives, displaces thousands, and sparks public...

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Trump steps in for ceasefire talks as Thailand - Cambodia face escalating border conflict

Anutin to speak with the U.S. President on Friday as deadly clashes continue along contested frontier

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Japan shaken by 6.7-magnitude earthquake in northern regions

Authorities issue tsunami warning following seismic activity just days after previous 7.5-magnitude tremor

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Deadly Thai–Cambodian border clashes intensify near historic temple sites, 20 killed

More than 600,000 flee as airstrikes, artillery fire and drone assaults escalate; both governments trade accusations of sovereignty violations amid renewed inte...

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Trump seeks single national standard for AI with new executive order

U.S. President moves to curb disparate state regulations as White House positions itself as primary arbiter of artificial-intelligence oversight

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Thailand to hold snap elections as prime minister dissolves parliament

Anutin, Thailand's third PM since August 2023, says he is “returning power to the people” as royal endorsement clears way for an accelerated poll amid border co...

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U.S. bombers join Japanese jets over East Sea in show of force amid regional tensions

The exercise was described as a reaffirmation of the close military partnership between Japan and the United States

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Trump administration unveils controversial "gold card" visa scheme

Following a background check and vetting procedure, prospective participants are required to make a further “contribution” ofUS$1 million, described on the webs...

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Cambodia reports nine civilian deaths in escalating Thai border attacks

Calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and international intervention

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Magnitude-6.0 earthquake strikes off Japan’s eastern coast

Quake detected near Honshu at depth of nearly 50km, says German geoscience centre

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Border tensions with Cambodia escalate into heavy fighting as Thai military imposes curfew

Curfew across four districts follows days of cross-border clashes involving rockets, drones and artillery, as regional and international figures urge restraint

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Trump sparks backlash over decision to permit advanced U.S. AI chip sales to China

Move marks a sharp reversal of earlier tech-restriction policies, with critics warning the H200 chip exports could accelerate China’s military advances

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Australia becomes first country to impose nationwide social media ban for under-16s

Landmark law forces ten major platforms, including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, to block access for young teenagers or face multi-million-dollar fin...